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Religious Institutions Engrained into Society
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RE: Religious Institutions Engrained into Society
October 11, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I don't see Christmas as 100% religious. More like 50/50. There's a secular aspect with Santa Clause (that yes, is someone religious if you think Santa is St. Nick) but also just the idea of winter holidays, season of warmth and giving during the solstice. And then yes, you have the religious baby Jesus aspect.

Because Christmas actually hijacked a pagan ritual and has so many secular aspects, I actually like the holiday. There are certain things that make the season nice for me. I LOOOOVVVEE Christmas light displays because they can be so pretty. I love the smell of a real Christmas tree in a house.

The only aspect I don't like is I'm too poor to buy gifts for all my friends. T.T
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